Programs & Areas of Study
Associates Degree - Computer Applications Technology
The Computer Applications Technology curriculum is designed to provide training and education for a specialized career making use of personal computers and Microsoft® Office, the world's most popular suite of office software products. This program places emphasis on developing strong computer software applications skills along with a broad keyboarding proficiency, while at the same time, refining basic general education skills. Based on the applied curriculum the student will be well equipped with advanced instruction to be successful in this field.
Program Core Courses - What You'll Study
- Computerized Accounting
- Principles of Accounting
- The Microsoft® Office
- Operating Systems
- Introduction to Web Based Programming
- Microsoft® Access
- Microsoft® Word
- Desktop Publishing
- Microsoft® Excel
- Microsoft® Power Point
- Expert Excel
Career Opportunities in Computer Applications Technology
The classes in this program can prepare you to successfully complete the Microsoft® Office Specialist (MOS) examination.
This program is offered at the following campuses:
In Virginia:
Bluefield, Charlottesville, Danville, Harrisonburg, Lynchburg, Martinsville, Roanoke Valley
In Kentucky:
Danville, Florence, Lexington, Louisville, Pikeville Richmond
In Tennessee:
Bartlett, Bristol, Knoxville, Madison, Memphis, Nashville
In Indiana:
In Ohio:
Cincinnati, Dayton Area, Stow, Youngstown
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Spotlight on Success
I Can Do It!
Leann Mimms, a November 2007 graduate and medical assistant for Gold Skin Care in Nashville, comes from a family with several medical professionals, including an aunt who is a registered nurse and a cousin who is a physician assistant. So it’s no surprise that after high school, she set her sights on a medical career.
